Whitney Houston's Godmother Learned About Her Death Moments After Defending Her Honor
Whitney Houston's godmother learned about her death right after defending her drug addictions. Here's how her godmother learned about her death.
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The Most Money Ever Won On 'Press Your Luck'
Michael Larson won the most money ever in a single episode of "Press Your Luck" in the 1980s, when he exploited a flaw in the game.
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The Fresno Nightcrawler is thought to be a cryptid that stalks neighborhoods in California. Aside from its myth, it also wears an unexpected piece of clothing.
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The Worst Nuclear Disasters Throughout History
There are more incidents involving nuclear power and radioactive sources than Chernobyl. These are some of the worst nuclear disasters the world has ever seen.
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The Armenian Princess Who 'Cried A Lake'
The tears of a heartbroken woman are powerful, but did you know that they might fill an entire lake? Learn more about the tale of a grieving Armenian princess.
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What Happens To Illegal Money Seized By Police?
If you've ever wondered what happens to illegal money seized by police, well, this question fall under the umbrella of "asset forfeiture" laws.
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How Cleveland's 1986 Balloonfest Resulted In Two Deaths
In 1986, Cleveland's chapter of the United Way hit upon the idea of releasing 1.5 million helium-filled balloons into the air. The event ended in two deaths.
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Why Did A Pair Of Brother Cannibals Once Receive Only A 2-Year Prison Sentence?
Back in 2011, brothers Mohammad Farman Ali and Mohammad Arif Ali only received a two-year prison sentence for digging up and eating a body. Here's why.
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The Most Volcanically Active Place In The Solar System
If you look at the solar system, you'll see it is virtually bursting with active volcanoes. One unexpected place is shooting lava miles into the sky.
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Steve Irwin: What Only True Fans Know About The One And Only Crocodile Hunter
This is the untold truth of Steve Irwin. Crikey! Here's everything you ever wanted to know about the daring Crocodile Hunter.
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The 1946 Battle Of Athens, Tennessee Explained
In 1945 and 1946, World War II veterans were returning to East Tennessee to find a world that wasn't quite what they'd been fighting for. Next came bloodshed.
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Black Nationalist Leader Marcus Garvey Read His Own Obituary Shortly Before His Death
Black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey read his obituary before his actual death, when it was accidentally published in a newspaper.
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The Disturbing Origins Of Japan's Suicide Forest
Aokigahara, dubbed "Suicide Forest," is Japan's most common destination for people seeking to commit suicide. Here's its disturbing history.
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Facts About The Extinct Glyptodon, The Giant Armadillo
Ancient history is full of a number of giant animals called megafauna. One of the strangest and most unusual was the Glyptodon, or giant armadillo.
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The Penn State Game That Made College Football History With A Staggering Nine Overtimes
A Penn State vs. Illinois college football game set the record for being the longest college football game in history, with nine overtimes.
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The Phenomenon Of 'Albanian Restaurant Bears' Is Coming To A Close
The strange tradition of "restaurant bears" is popular in Albania, involving restaurants having in-residence bears. Here's why that tradition is ending.
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The Haunting Last Words Of Railroad Killer, Ángel Maturino Reséndiz
Ángel Maturino Reséndiz was eventually tried and sentenced to death, and he uttered final words that were as chilling as they were memorable.
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Tupac Shakur Had A Place In His Heart For An Unlikely Style Of Music
Tupac Shakur was a fan of a style of music you might not expect during his formative years in the 1980s. This is the music Shakur was listening to.
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How An Ancient Scottish Legend Inspired This Horror Classic
For inspiration for the 1977 horror film "The Hills Have Eyes," writer and director Wes Craven looked to an ancient and terrifying Scottish legend.
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Why Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Prize Victory Was Met With Protest
President Theodore Roosevelt is remembered for his gregarious personality and excellence in leadership. However, some protested his receipt of the Nobel Prize.
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Jackie Kennedy's Feud With Her Sister Lee Radziwill Explained
Relationships between siblings can often be complicated and contentious. Jackie Kennedy and her sister Lee Radziwill had a lot of ups and downs.
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How The Ancient Romans Pioneered The Modern Courtroom Drama
Ancient Rome, a highly litigious society — one tailored by the persuasive power of orators — gave rise to the courtroom spectacle that intrigues people today.
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience's Final Show Ended With Them Being Teargassed
Jimi Hendrix was one of the most iconic musicians of the era, and the final performance of the Jimi Hendrix Experience ended with tear gas.
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Here's What Going To School Was Like In The U.S. In The 1800s
it wasn't until the early 19th century that an official public education system in the U.S. was finally put in place. Here's what school was like in the 1800s.
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The Truly Horrifying Crime Scene Of Brent And Charlotte Springford
Brent Springford Jr. had a contentious relationship with his parents, eventually killing them. Here is look at the case and the horrifying crime scene.
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Details Found In Shannon Hoon Of Blind Melon's Autopsy
After Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon completed two separate drug rehab programs, he and the band went on tour. Sadly, he died just weeks into the tour.
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The Timeline Of All Six Of The Three Stooges Explained
Moe Howard and Larry Fine were always there, but four different stooges occupied the third slot. Here's the timeline of all six of the Three Stooges explained.
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